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Russia
Hundreds of Russians have been prosecuted under the Putin regime's censorship laws and most Russian opposition figures not in jail have fled into exile.
Jul. 6
Top News
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jul. 6
Putin
Today, Budapest is a Russian “satellite” and vassal. As of 2024, Budapest relied on Russia for 75 percent of its natural gas, 80 percent of its oil, and 100 percent of its nuclear fuel.
Jul. 6
Iran
Masoud Pezeshkian, billed as a reformist candidate, has won Iran’s presidential election, against the background of ongoing domestic and international tension.
Jul. 6
Ukraine
Historical antagonism in the past between the two nations now united against Russian aggression is undeniable. Yet in more recent times reconciliation appears to have become an unstoppable process.
Jul. 6
US
The move comes amid a cooling of relations with Tbilisi after it pushed forward a Russian-style “foreign influence” law that critics said is meant to stifle opposition groups.
Jul. 6
Zelensky
Zelensky says new British PM Starmer has reaffirmed UK's continuing strong support for Ukraine.
Jul. 6
NATO
NATO Secretary General says the most urgent issue facing next week’s Summit will be to confirm support to Ukraine for the long haul to ensure Kyiv prevails.
Jul. 6
NATO
Internal haggling over name for NATO’s role in coordinating the delivery of military assistance to Kyiv and training its armed forces and what it reveals.
Jul. 6
War in Ukraine
The visit came days after Hungary took over the EU's rotating presidency and Putin told Orban he expected him to outline “the position of European partners” on Ukraine.
Jul. 6
Drones
Faced with the growing threat from Ukrainian battlefield UAV Russia organized the conference to examine new solutions in St Petersburg on July 1- 2.
Jul. 6
In Kazakhstan's largest city, Almaty, police barred activists from attending a memorial ceremony, Radio Azattyk reported.
Jul. 5
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jul. 5
War in Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed that the European Union's backing for Ukraine would not weaken despite Hungarian Viktor Orban's controversial trip to Moscow on Friday.
Jul. 5
UK
The Conservative party suffered a crushing blow in the UK’s July 4 general election, with incoming Labour Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer the new man in charge. What will it mean for Ukraine?
Jul. 5
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The June 19 defense pact signed between Russia and North Korea included a promise to provide military assistance to one another – within days Pyongyang said it was sending troops to Ukraine.
Jun. 26